RN to BSN Nursing Program

Philosophy

Nursing is both art and science and is an evolving profession requiring dedication to lifelong learning. Maxine S. Jacobs RN to BSN Completion Program is committed to educating nurse leaders who will contribute to the community in a variety of ways. Emphasis is placed upon developing a deeper understanding of professional and effective leadership and communication. In addition, the nurse will learn to apply evidence-based practice to improve the care of diverse populations within the global environment. Evaluation of professional standards, quality nursing practice, nursing informatics, and organizational systems are all important components of the curriculum to prepare a professional nurse.

Upon completion of the RN to BSN program, students are expected to:

1. Integrate principles of leadership, management and continuous quality improvement to promote patient safety and equity across diverse populations.
2. Incorporate research findings from nursing and other healthcare disciplines to address community health concerns and ensure optimal patient-centered care using evidence-based nursing practice.
3. Cultivate a professional nursing identity that embraces the values of the profession including advancement as a leader and lifelong learning.
4. Integrate leadership skills and knowledge of the healthcare, financial, and regulatory systems to advance professional practice.
5. Integrate theories and concepts from the natural and social sciences, and arts and humanities in professional practice.
6. Examine principles of prevention and health promotion to improve equitable health outcomes for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
7. Exhibit effective inter-professional communication and collaboration to provide quality, ethical, holistic patient care.
8. Evaluate information management, innovative technology, and systems in an ethical manner to ensure safe care and enhance clinical judgment and decision-making for continuous quality improvement.

Additional Information

Your progression through the RN to BSN Nursing Program is contingent on attaining a C or better in each course.

Summer

NURS 354: Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice (2 credits)

Fall

First Block:
NURS 330: Biostatistics (3 credits)
NURS 394: Holistic Assessment in Professional Nursing (3 credits)

Second Block:
NURS 395: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing (4 credits)
NURS 396: Dimensions of Professional Nursing (4 credits)

Spring

First Block:
NURS 478: Quality and Safety Education for Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits)
NURS 479: Evolving Concepts in Nursing Leadership and Management (4 credits)

Second Block:
NURS 480: Enhancing Clinical Judgment (4 credits)
NURS 482: Population Care Theory (3 credits)

Summer

NURS 489: Information Management and Healthcare Technology (3 credits)
NURS 492: Population Care Capstone (4 credits)

Accreditation

This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone: 404-975-5000